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engine

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/]

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engine: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use engine in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “machinery”

(noun) a machine that uses energy to produce movement or power. It is like the heart of a car, as it makes the car move.

Example

The engine of the car hummed as it sped down the highway.

Example

Without an engine, the car could not start.

Example

How does the engine of a car work?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a part of a system that processes information or performs a specific function. It's like a brain of a computer, helping it run smoothly.

Example

The search engine quickly found the information I needed.

Example

The engine of the software crashed due to a bug.

Example

Which search engine do you prefer to use?

Context: “business”

(noun) a person or thing that drives or motivates a particular process or activity. This is someone or something that moves things forward, like how a leader drives a team.

Example

She is the engine behind the company's success, always coming up with new ideas.

Example

Without a strong engine, the project lacked direction and failed.

Example

Who is the engine driving the team to achieve their goals?

How to pronounce engine

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/]

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